Schools
Innovative Burlington High School Options Under Investigation
The Burlington High School building project comes more into focus as options are narrowed down. Learn more at Nov. 20 Community Meeting.
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Local Government
No Records of Lead Pipes in Burlington Homes, Says DPW
Ahead of mailings scheduled to be sent to many households, DPW Director reassures residents there are no records of lead pipes in Burlington
Community
Considering a Career in Life Sciences? Opportunity Awaits.
New opportunity from Northeastern aims to give high school grads opportunities for a new career in life sciences
Schools
Burlington Schools Add Bus, Adjust Routes to Improve Arrival Times
Changes to Burlington school bus routes have succeeded in getting students to school with enough time, though app issues remain
Local Government
Regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units Begin to Take Shape
The discussion about how Burlington will regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) continued at the Planning Board meeting of November 7, as the Board collaborated with Planning staff to explore how the town will regulate these secondary residences in alignment with state law. The ADU provision of the Affordable Homes Act,
Sports
Fall Sports Season Ends With Close Football Loss
A promising State Championship bid came to an end for Red Devils football on Friday when the team lost in a high-scoring 48-44 game against Wayland. The football team has two games left in the season, though, as they host Arlington this Thursday at 6:00 PM followed by the
Local Government
New Burlington Police Station: Late 2025 Groundbreaking Target
Plans are in motion to relocate the Police Department temporarily while construction is underway on a new Burlington police station.
Sports
Red Devils Football Post-Season Bid Begins Tonight
The Burlington High School football team has its first post-season game this evening, as the #7-seeded Red Devils host #10 Wayland at BHS in the Round of 16. The team played an incredibly strong regular season, ending only one game shy of undefeated with a 7-1 record. They're
Local Government
Residents Ask Select Board to Address Parking on Wellesley Ave.
The Select Board hears from neighbors about the impact of parking on Wellesley Ave., which has increased since the pandemic.
Sports
Volleyball Team Plays Hard, Falls Short
The Lady Devils volleyball team played their Round of 16 game yesterday evening in North Easton at Oliver Ames High School. They had a slow start, losing their first match 12-25. Their next two matches were very close at 21-25 and 23-25, but ultimately they couldn't overcome the
Civic Engagement
Election 2024: Burlington Mirrors State Trend for Ballot Questions
More than 14,000 of Burlington's 18,002 eligible voters showed up during Early Voting, on Election Day, or via vote-by-mail in the 2024 General Election, and the town's preliminary results largely align with the state's overall trend, according to the Town Clerk'
Sports
Volleyball Round of 16 Today Amid Winter Season Prep
Winter sports teams will be having their sign-up meetings over the next couple of weeks, as the fall season winds down for the two Red Devils teams still in the state tournament. The basketball, track, and wrestling teams have already announced their meetings and ask that prospective athletes have their